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Limestone and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Limestone and Turbidite

The general Limestone and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Limestone and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Turbidite

The history of Limestone and Turbidite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Limestone and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Limestone and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Limestone and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Limestone and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Limestone is New Zealand whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Limestone and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Limestone is Belsazar Hacquet and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Limestone and Turbidite

Along with Limestone and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Turbidite. Etymology of Limestone and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Turbidite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Turbidite are listed below.

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